Cocoa Marshmallow Fluff from Japan
Whipped marshmallow spread flavored with cocoa and exceeding 10% sugar dry weight. Falls in HTS 1806.90.59.00 as other cocoa food prep; not standard chocolate or pure sugar confection. Spreadable form distinguishes classification.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Classify by principal cocoa function over sugar base
• Provide viscosity/stability tests for spread categorization
• Comply with FDA jar sealing and shelf-life requirements